Bill · S.J.Res. 32· Senate(119-SJRES-32)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
- Introduced
- 3/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/15/2026 — Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 40 - 59. Record Vote Number: 80. (consideration: CR S1764-1779)
- Sponsored by
- Bernie Sanders
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to provide for congressional disapproval of a proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel. The sale includes specific defense articles and services detailed in Transmittal No. 24-38. These items consist of Caterpillar bulldozers, specifically models D9R and D9T. The proposal also covers spare parts, repair services, and various forms of technical and logistics support. If passed, the resolution would prohibit this specific sale.
Yes
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+1
By blocking this specific sale, it marginally reduces the immediate scope of military equipment transfers.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would business owners be better off under this?-1
The prohibition of this sale may negatively impact defense contractors and related businesses.
Is this likely to create jobs?-1
Prohibiting the sale of defense articles may reduce related industrial activity and jobs in the defense sector.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-1
The resolution limits a specific form of military aid/sale to Israel.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prohibition of specific equipment sales: The resolution seeks to prohibit the sale of D9R and D9T Caterpillar bulldozers along with related parts and support services, as described in the resolution's text.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction of defense articles and services: The resolution would prevent the transfer of Caterpillar bulldozers, spare parts, and various support services, including technical and logistics support, to the Government of Israel as outlined in the resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation-1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Reduces Military Spending+1Improves International Alliances-1Increases Foreign Aid-1
- 4/15/2026
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (Pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act of 1976).
- Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 40 - 59. Record Vote Number: 80. (consideration: CR S1764-1779)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont